What is Seoul Taco's health inspection score?

Seoul Taco has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seoul Taco last inspected?

Seoul Taco was last inspected on March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seoul Taco have?

Seoul Taco has 79 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seoul Taco safe to eat at?

Seoul Taco has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Seoul Taco serve?

Seoul Taco serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Seoul Taco

Name: Seoul Taco
Address: 738 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 72

738 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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Mexican•River North

Ranked #340 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

15x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 61/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (72/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

738 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

7 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

7 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2025

3 inspections

4 high priority

19 basic

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint2 Canvass

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High4 Med

5 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603323 DATED 09/23/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High8 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS USED FOR TRASH AND RECYCLING OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603323 DATED 09/23/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
FOUND 45LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS FERMENTED ON SITE,IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITHOUT CDPH APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(45LBS/($272) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED FOUND 45LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS FERMENTED ON SITE,IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(45LBS/($272) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED SMALL BLACK TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL BLACK TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.0-51.8F(EGGS IN SHELL 51.8F, CHICKEN 50.2F, PORK 50.2F AND STEAK 48.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $193 WEIGHING 63LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED UNCLOSED LIDS OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS USED FOR TRASH AND RECYCLING UP AND NOT PREVENTING PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTERS. CORRECTED ON SITE TRASH AND RECYCLING IN DUMPSTERS PUSHED DOWN BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, LIDS ON DUMPSTERS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTING AFTER TRASH AND RECYCLING WAS PUSHED DOWN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ON EASTSIDE OF PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ON EASTSIDE OF PREP ROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−45 pts

Feb 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVRED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON RIGHT SIDE BASE OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High2 Med5 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED WHISK IN HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE WHISK REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
FOUND 32 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(32LBS/($95) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
FOUND 32 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(32LBS/($95) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LARGE CLEAR CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT UNDER PREP TABLE WITH BROWN SUGAR AND WHITE SUGAR AND LARGE WHITE CONTAINER WITH RICE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD, SPICE OR CONDIMENTS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVRED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON RIGHT SIDE BASE OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE FROM HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2572469 DATED 03/13/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE. UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High7 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT FRONT PREP-AREA IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED CAULKING LOCATED AT HANDSINK ADJACENT TO WALL. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK SINK FIXTURES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE RESTROOM.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

7 High1 Med11 Basic

19 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−97 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE POLICY ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY OF POLICY ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. MANAGER WENT OVER POLICY AND HAD EMPLOYEES SIGN FORM ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED INVOICE OF ORDER SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED ALL HANDSINKS BLOCKED BY CONTAINERS AND WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FACILITY. MANAGER RELOCATED ALL ITEMS TO MAKE HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FERMENTING KIMCHI ON SITE. FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI IS NOT APPROVED AS A SPECIAL PROCESS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A HACCP AND VARIENCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $250 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FERMENTING KIMCHI ON SITE. FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI IS NOT APPROVED AS A SPECIAL PROCESS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A HACCP AND VARIENCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $250 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP COUNTERS CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT FRONT PREP-AREA IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
ALL GENDER RESTROOM AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM(s)
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ON 3/14/23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED CAULKING LOCATED AT HANDSINK ADJACENT TO WALL. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK SINK FIXTURES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CITY MANAGER CERTIFIED, OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−97 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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